--- title: "SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-29" --- # SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Buyer: THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is soliciting new suppliers to join its existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care, and Respite Care Services. The tender, titled "SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care," is active and pertains to the social work services with accommodation sector. This opportunity is crucial as it marks the final chance to join the current system before the procurement of a new framework. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the procurement process is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2025. The contract, valued at £173 million, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, following an open procedure. This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in welfare services for the elderly, particularly those with registered care homes. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By partnering with Kent County Council, businesses can significantly expand their presence in the healthcare sector, fostering growth through long-term service provision. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality residential care and support services will find this opportunity highly advantageous, ensuring a stable and secure environment for the client group. ## Notice This opportunity is for new suppliers to join Kent County Council's current Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This will be the final opportunity to join the current Dynamic Purchasing System before the upcoming procurement of a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework. PLEASE NOTE that providers require a registered care home for the delivery of this contract and to be included on this Dynamic Purchasing System The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The service provider should offer residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment. For any suppliers who would like to register an interest in the upcoming opportunity for the new Kent Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework, please visit: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968bd3b2-7e30-4313-a411-0b73ad7e0bdd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £173,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly ## Release History - 29 Oct 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968bd3b2-7e30-4313-a411-0b73ad7e0bdd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968bd3b2-7e30-4313-a411-0b73ad7e0bdd 29th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Welfare-services-for-the-elderly./9UCSZQA36M Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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